Vulcan Tool Company, founded in 1916 in Dayton, Ohio, established a legacy of high-quality craftsmanship and innovation, expanded through wartime manufacturing and strategic acquisitions, and continues today under Paradigm Industrial LLC with a focus on quality management, veteran employment, and industry certifications. Key Points Vulcan Tool Company started as a small tool and die shop in 1916 in Dayton, Ohio, prioritizing quality craftsmanship. During World War II, the company supported the war effort by manufacturing machines essential to military production rather than weapons. In 1945, Vulcan acquired the Dayton Tool and Engineering Company and its facility, expanding its operations. The company licensed and later acquired the Brehm Shimmy Die and related tube-cutting technology, strengthening its core product line. Vulcan’s Shimmy Die and chipless tube-cutting machines have been long-standing value drivers, highlighted as time- and cost-saving by a 1925 advertisement. In 2020, Paradigm Industrial LLC acquired Vulcan Tool Company, continuing operations in Dayton and preserving its manufacturing legacy. Vulcan Tool Company is a founding member of the Dayton Regional Manufacturing Association and maintains SDVOSB status, ISO 9001:2015 certification, ITAR compliance, and JCP certification. The organization emphasizes its people as the primary resource, with a commitment to training and customer success.